Enrollment
439
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portage, WI
Muir Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Muir Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 551206002310
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muir Elementary earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Wisconsin schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Portage · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 43.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Muir Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muir Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Portage, WI.
School address
District: Portage Community School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551206002310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.4%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Muir Elementary compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Muir Elementary
Muir Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Portage, Wisconsin, enrolling 439 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 439 puts it in the larger third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 2,202 Wisconsin schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 399 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Wisconsin schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 39/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Portage's elementary schools, it stands alongside Woodridge Elementary (201 students): Muir Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.7:1 vs 11.2:1).
Portage Community School District also operates Portage High (600 students) and Wayne Bartels Middle (422 students) alongside Muir Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Muir Elementary compares
Muir Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.4% | ▲ 13% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,540
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Muir Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Portage Community School District, which includes Muir Elementary.
$13,540
Per student
-9%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Muir Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne Bartels Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodridge Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Portage Partnering Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewiston Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muir Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar elementary schools in Portage
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~439 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Muir Elementary
How many students attend Muir Elementary?
Muir Elementary has 439 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portage, WI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muir Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Muir Elementary is 10.7:1, which is 26% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Muir Elementary?
43.4% of students at Muir Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muir Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Muir Elementary is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Portage, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muir Elementary?
Muir Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Muir Elementary rank among elementary schools in Portage?
By Resource Investment Index, Muir Elementary ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Portage, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Portage on the city page.
Is Muir Elementary a good school?
Muir Elementary earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Portage Community School District?
Besides Muir Elementary, Portage Community School District also operates Portage High (600 students), Wayne Bartels Middle (422 students), and Woodridge Elementary (201 students). See the Portage Community School District district page for the complete list.
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